02 March 2008

 

Houses, Castles, Ruins

Today we had some sunshine - the first since we got here. We grabbed the chance and went for a short walk (short because it was cold and very windy) around "castle". Actually it is a castle ruin and it looks like it is being restored.




This is the front. There is not much left, but it is land marked, so it cannot just be demolished. I think it is charming, but then again, I think most ruins are charming. ;-)









This is the back. In my opinion it is prettier from this side.












This is the view through the "back door" to the front door. If the front door was open, you would be able to see along the "street" leading from the door right into "the village" center. (I don't know if Schwiessel qualifies as a village. It is pretty small.)
















This is the view from the step of the back door frame into the basement. You can see the restoration in process (and how much there needs to be done...).










The interesting thing is that even though most ceilings/floors are missing there are still some windows in relatively good shape. This one is not only pretty and in good shape, but it is also supporting a birds nest. :-)















A nice view through a window and a missing floor.



















The same room but opposite window.











This is my moms house. The first picture was taken in front of the castle. The second picture was taken from the far side corner of the back yard (which is huge and currently used as pasture for horses to avoid constant lawn mowing).


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